Catholic Funerals

As a person who takes part in, even presiding at, a good number of funerals I have a bit of advice for all, especially Catholics.  Take some time to plan your funeral. This may sound strange at first but I have been involved in funerals where either the family doesn't know what the deceased wanted or are at odds with each other over what the deceased wanted. It is a simple thing to do.  Questions to ask your self: Do I want one or two wakes? Do I want a funeral Mass or is a simple service fine? Where do I want to be buried? What Funeral Home do I want? (You can arrange things with your choice of Funeral Homes, even prepaying for you funeral.) What songs do I want at the funeral? Do I want certain person involved in the service? Once you have planned your funeral, you can leave your instructions with the person you have chosen as executor of your estate, your pastor, your Funeral Director or all of the above. Taking time to make these arrangements will save your family stress and may prevent unnecessary arguments

Deacon Ed.